Council Tax & Benefits

Tuesday 23 January 2024

Welsh Minister visits Blaenavon to launch new benefits charter

Description:
On Monday, Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip, Jane Hutt and Co-operation Agreement Designated Member Sian Gwenllian, visited Blaenavon Resource Centre to launch the Welsh Benefits Charter.
Thursday 26 October 2023

Residents get help with energy costs

Residents get help with energy costs
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Hundreds of people have been given free energy support, including advice and energy saving give aways like LED lightbulbs and radiator heat reflectors.
Wednesday 30 August 2023

Families urged to claim Tax-Free Childcare

Families urged to claim Tax-Free Childcare
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With the new school term starting, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding families to open a Tax-Free Childcare account today to save up to £2,000 per child on their yearly childcare bills.
Wednesday 19 July 2023

Council commits to supporting LGBTQ+ Pride event |

Council commits to supporting LGBTQ+ Pride event  |
Description:
Yesterday, council members voted in favour of a motion to support local Pride initiatives which promote acceptance, equality and celebrate the work of LGBTQ+ people.
Wednesday 25 January 2023

Winter Fuel Payment deadline

Winter Fuel Payment deadline
Description:
The Welsh Government Winter Fuel Scheme 2022/23 will close at the end February 2023.
Monday 26 September 2022

Winter Fuel Payment

Description:
A one-off £200 payment to help eligible households with fuel costs this winter has opened for applications.
Friday 6 May 2022

Cost of Living Payment support

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From Monday 9 May, the Torfaen Employability team are running Cost of Living Payment sessions to support residents who made need a little help to make their claim...
Thursday 7 April 2022

Cost of living payment

Cost of living payment
Description:
Torfaen Council will start issuing the Welsh Government Cost of Living Payment to households in Council Tax Band A, B, C and D later this month.
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